THE PROGRAMME
Thursday, 1 June
Lorraine is an author, keynote speaker, storyteller, and marketing executive. She is passionate about creating tangible value for women’s sports – organizations and individuals alike because she believes that without tangible value, there could never be real equality. Lorraine is also deeply passionate about leaving an impact on people’s lives. That’s why she founded Mindhacker Club – an organization that helps people focus on changing their lives for the better through renewed thought patterns that empower and bring fulfillment.
14:30
Registrations
15:30
Official opening
Welcome words
Stefan Bergh is the President of the European Non-Governmental Sports Organisation, ENGSO. He has more than 25 years of experience in sport policy, leadership and in the work for the development of grassroots sport.
Since 2016 Mr Bergh is also the Secretary General of the Swedish Sports Confederation. He has a great passion for sports and is especially committed to issues related to international sports development.
Between 1995 and 2015 Stefan Bergh was involved in Executive Committee of the International University Sports Federation, FISU, where he fulfilled the positions of Vice-President and Assessor. His input and advices, most specifically in the fields of development and strategic review, contributed to establishing the federations basis and its relations with its national and continental members.
Between 2011 and 2016, Mr Bergh also served as the Secretary General in the Swedish Cancer Society, Sweden’s largest fund-raising organisation. Mr Bergh has a bachelor in pedagogy from Uppsala University.
Victoria is 30 years old, has a master’s degree in intercultural pedagogy and is the co-founder of the innovation movement Changers Hub, which works to democratize success. Her driving force lies in creating cross-border meetings between civil society, the public and private sector with the ambition to give youths regardless of background the opportunity to grow and achieve their dreams. In addition to Changers Hub, Victoria is elected as a board member of the National Sports Confederation and Stockholm Football Association. She is also a member of the Crown Princess Couple’s foundation’s expert council.
Ms. Ugnė Chmeliauskaitė is a Deputy Head of the International Development Cooperation Division in the Development Cooperation Agency back in Vilnius, Lithuania. Working in the development area for the last 6 years, she has been dealing with the questions of impact, monitoring, and sustainability. Currently working with Civil Society organisations on women and youth empowerment programmes in Africa and ENI regions. Moreover, she is the first female Chair of ENGSO Youth organisation – European Youth and Sport NGO, which connects more than 30 countries around Europe. ENGSO Youth focuses on the topics of Health, Social Inclusion, Sustainability, Education and Employability, and Sport Diplomacy with a special focus on Youth and Youth policies in the sport sector. She has been playing field hockey for more than 20 years and just finished her career as one of the Lithuanian National team players in 2021. Even if not playing herself, she keeps supporting the Lithuanian field hockey federation, and one of her initiatives – Youth Leadership Academy, was awarded as one of the top 3 innovative ideas in Lithuanian Sports in 2021 by the Lithuanian Union of Sport Federations.
16:00
High level panel: Importance of Youth voice(s) in European Sport setting
Session will be moderated by ENGSO Youth chair: Ugne Chmeliauskaite
Speakers:
Sophie Kwasny is the Head of the Sport Division of the Council of Europe (international organisation based in France). She is responsible for the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) and for the promotion and implementation of ground-breaking legal instruments upholding the integrity and values of sport. Combating doping and the manipulation of sport competitions, and promoting an integrated safety, security and service approach at sports events are the key aims of the three Council of Europe Sport Conventions. She is a graduate of the Strasbourg Law University and has been working for the Council of Europe for 25 years on a variety of topics ranging from data protection to prisons’ reforms, or from the independence of the judiciary to nationality law. Her sole objective: Championing human rights in and through sport!
Stefan Bergh is the President of the European Non-Governmental Sports Organisation, ENGSO. He has more than 25 years of experience in sport policy, leadership and in the work for the development of grassroots sport.
Since 2016 Mr Bergh is also the Secretary General of the Swedish Sports Confederation. He has a great passion for sports and is especially committed to issues related to international sports development.
Between 1995 and 2015 Stefan Bergh was involved in Executive Committee of the International University Sports Federation, FISU, where he fulfilled the positions of Vice-President and Assessor. His input and advices, most specifically in the fields of development and strategic review, contributed to establishing the federations basis and its relations with its national and continental members.
Between 2011 and 2016, Mr Bergh also served as the Secretary General in the Swedish Cancer Society, Sweden’s largest fund-raising organisation. Mr Bergh has a bachelor in pedagogy from Uppsala University.
Violeta Birzniece works in the sport unit in the Directorate General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European Commission. Her main responsibilities are gender equality in sport, youth, Erasmus+ mobility action for sport staff and the European Week of Sport. Before joining the sport unit in 2021, Violeta spent 13 inspiring years working in the field of youth policy and programmes in the youth unit of the European Commission. She has a bachelor degree in international business and a master degree in European public administration.
Mark McNulty (he/him) is a Board Member of the European Youth Forum, the platform of youth organisations in Europe which represents over 100 youth organisations that bring together tens of millions of young people from all over Europe. Mark has spent the past five years representing young people at local, national and European level. He is currently jointly responsible for the Youth Forum’s social and economic inclusion portfolio and leads on the campaign to ban unpaid internships in Europe.
Sylvia Ivanova worked at the Council of Europe for a number of years to support standards and policy development in member states in the field of democracy and good governance, and more particularly for public administration and decentralisation reforms, citizens’ participation and youth civil society. At the Directorate of Democratic Participation, her current work focuses on the one hand on facilitating funding to good European youth projects – and on the other on promoting exchange of knowledge and practice to implement the priorities of the Council of Europe’s youth sector. Sylvia is the secretary of the Programming Committee on Youth, which is part of the Joint Council on Youth, the governing body of the Council of Europe’s youth sector.
Victoria is 30 years old, has a master’s degree in intercultural pedagogy and is the co-founder of the innovation movement Changers Hub, which works to democratize success. Her driving force lies in creating cross-border meetings between civil society, the public and private sector with the ambition to give youths regardless of background the opportunity to grow and achieve their dreams. In addition to Changers Hub, Victoria is elected as a board member of the National Sports Confederation and Stockholm Football Association. She is also a member of the Crown Princess Couple’s foundation’s expert council.
17:30
- Wheelchair Basketball
- Disc Golf
- Running
- Gym Training
- Quiz Walk
- Archery
- Outdoor Games
19:00
BBQ night
Friday, 2 June
08:00
Out&Active Sport session
Nadica Jovanovik
Join Nadica Jovanovik on a 40 minutes refreshing morning run with a dynamic stretch which will help you wake up and conquer the day ahead. As the sun rises and the city is peaceful you can investigate your body and mind. This run will set you up for a productive and fulfilling day.
Christian Hajj
Wushu Kung Fu is a Chinese Martial Arts, a system of fighting that includes a wide range of techniques, including strikes, kicks, throws, and grappling. It is not just a means of self-defense, but also a way of life that emphasizes respect, humility, and personal growth. The session will start with a brief introduction of the wushu kung fu philosophy and a few minutes of light stretching and warm-up exercises, followed by an introduction of the basics. A demonstration form/self defence technique will be introduced before ending the session with a few minutes of cool-down exercises.
Isaiah Kioiloglou
Isaiah is a Sport-for-Development Freelance Trainer. She’s striving for values-based social change through the power of sport, non-formal education & soft skills development. She is an IOC Young Leader 2023-2026, representing Greece.
This Pilates session focuses on stability, posture, proper breath control and flexibility. The goal of the session is to try to bring some of the wisdom of the session in our everyday lives. Experience an easy-to-follow session that your body will thank you for!
In addition, she will be guiding active breaks during the platform.
10:00
Good governance: Youth in Action!
Session will be moderated by ENGSO Youth Project and Policy Manager: Tiago Guilherme
Tiago worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, having joined the Portuguese Permanent Representation to the EU in 2020 where he served as a Policy Officer for Youth and Sport during the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU. Passionate about Sport and Volunteering,Tiago Guilherme is currently Project and Policy Manager at ENGSO Youth.
Speakers:
Sophia is a medical doctor, Olympic skier and IOC Young Leader from Cyprus. She is also the founder of Winds of Change, an initiative aiming to contribute to peacebuilding in Cyprus through sailing. Her passion to contribute to her community and the Olympic Movement, giving back to future generations of athletes have also led her to act as an IOC Commission Member and World Sailing Medical Commission Member.
Jan Fiala works as an Erasmus & International students coordinator at the Charles University in Prague, where he also study for his degree. As a leader of international Students Team he is in charge of all the management, organises sports events and tries to make the best effort for students to enjoy their studies connected to a sport.
He has experience from Erasmus+ project where he first started as a participant and through the years he became a project leader in Hodina H NGO that works with young people and provides non-formal education.
Jan is a passionate about sport, currently member of Czech National Taekwondo Team and lover of cycling and skiing. He has chosen studies to become a Coach and is aiming to spread “moving is our passion” idea. Jan believes that sport connects people as an active language we all have in common.
Rawand is an Engso Youth Young Delegate of social inclusion 2021-2023. She has extensive experience as a writer, manager, and facilitator of Erasmus+ and Council of Europe projects. With over six years of field experience, Rawand is a passionate advocate for human rights. Currently pursuing a PhD in human rights and security studies at Corvinus University in Budapest, she is focused on the rebuilding process in post-conflict zones. Her research aims to contribute to the development of policies and programs that promote peace and security. Rawand is a strong believer in the power of sports as a means of promoting development and peace. She supports the use of sports as a tool for advocating and contributing to the achievement of these goals. In addition to her work as an Engso Youth Young Delegate, Rawand was appointed as the first ambassador for Tunisian researchers in Hungary by the Association of Hungarian PhD and DLA Students (DOSZ) for 2021-2022. She is currently serving her second mandate as the Chair of the International Committee coordinating the work of 40 ambassadors and delivering trainings for PhD students in Hungary using non-formal education through sports. Rawand is one of the two delegates of Hungary at the European Council of Doctoral Candidates and Junior Researchers (EURODOC), where she serves as coordinator of the working groups and a member of the Open Science one.
Cameron works as the Education and Development Coordinator for the European Hockey Federation. He is responsible for organising all European Hockey Federation Education courses, supporting the 42-member national associations with their diverse needs, and working on Erasmus+ projects. However, one of the real highlights of his role is coordinating the European Hockey Federation Youth Leadership panel. As you will hear, the European Hockey Federation Youth Leadership panel is a group of youth leaders from across the continent whose aim is to ‘Give youth the real voice in European Hockey Development’. Outside of his work Cameron still plays hockey at a local level and is a passionate climber who often spends his weekends dangling off the edge of a cliff.
In her professional life, Iva contributes to academia through her work as a Research Associate and PhD Candidate at the Technical University of Munich. She focuses on creating evidence that can aid sport organisations to address sustainable development strategically. In after-work hours, besides trying to have a social life and keeping a workout routine, Iva serves as a Committee Member for ENGSO Youth leading Sustainable Development Working Group. She admits her bias when arguing that it is the best ENGSO Youth Working Group. When the opportunity arises, Iva likes to participate in leadership courses, New Leaders being the highlight
10:45
Coffee Break
11:00
Workshops:
Role of Youth: Building up local communities
Sophia is a medical doctor, Olympic skier and IOC Young Leader from Cyprus. She is also the founder of Winds of Change, an initiative aiming to contribute to peacebuilding in Cyprus through sailing. Her passion to contribute to her community and the Olympic Movement, giving back to future generations of athletes have also led her to act as an IOC Commission Member and World Sailing Medical Commission Member.
Kamil is a former professional volleyball player and still an active beach volleyball player. He is IOC Young Leader from Slovakia and the founder of Sport Chance (Šanca Športovať), a project providing sports opportunities for underprivileged children. He works for the Czech Olympic Committee organising various sports events, and his passion is to give back to his community what he has learned from sports.
Aneta Grabmüller Soldati is IOC Young Leader from the Czech Republic. Aneta is founder of ‘Naplno’ project that aims to raise awareness of RED-S and disordered eating in sport and promote well-being of young female athletes. Her project is motivated by her own experience as a professional triathlete. Additionally, Aneta is a sport sociologist, finishing her PhD degree at University of Bergen.
Sport Integrity in the mindset of You(th)
Linnéa is a Youth Integrity Ambassador since February 2023 based in Sweden from a team under the organisation RF-SISU Småland. Her mission as a Ambassador is to spread the message of Youth Integrity in Sports and create change in the sports community. Linnéa is since 2022 a part of the Youth Committee in Swedish Athletics, where she works to make the perspective of young athletes heard by Swedish Athletics and educating youth how to take their rightful place in organisations. Linnéa combines this with her day job as a physiotherapist and part-time job as an educator for youth coaches.
Emma has been practicing sports for over 15 years, mostly horse riding. She’s an active youth leader and advocate for young people in several sport organisations in Sweden. She’s also a Swedish Ambassador for Sport Integrity within the framework of the Youth Integrity Ambassadors Programme.
Henrik Svensson is the manager of the Swedish group of ambassadors in the Erasmus project about “Youth Integrity” which runs for two years (2022-2024). On a regular basis, he is also involved in the football association of Småland, a province in the south of Sweden, where he trains fotball coaches according to the agenda of the Swedish National Football Association. On a daily basis, together with a few other issues, Henrik also works a teacher of language on the upper secondary level, and at the university level.
You(th) voices / HealthyLifestyle4All edition
Tabea is a (sports) psychologist and PhD Candidate working both in the applied setting and research at the Leibniz-Institute for Resilience Research and Johannes Gutenberg-University in Germany. Passionate about sports and being a former athlete herself, she loves to share her knowledge and coach kids in athletics. As Young Delegate she represented ENGSO Youth in the Youth Ideas Lab during the European Year of Youth and the #HealthyLifestyle4all initiative.
Ashish Avasthi is a nanomedicine researcher based in Malaga, Spain. His work currently involves working on ways to improve the early and non-invasive diagnosis of brain tumors. He was a recipient of the coveted Marie-Sklodowska Curie fellowship and is currently the Vice-Chair of Marie Curie Alumni Association’s Spain-Portugal Chapter. Apart from being an accomplished researcher, he is also an avid sportsperson with accolades in multiple sports. He is an ardent advocate of promoting mental health and well-being amongst people of all age groups and is a member of Researcher Mental Health Observatory (ReMO). He is also actively involved in policymaking and communications workgroups of MCAA.
Leonardo is a Student of the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Law, member of the Steering Committee of the ZA-Pravo association (december 2021 – present) and member of Zagreb Pride (september 2018 – present). He participated in the European Commission’s HealthyLifestyle4All Youth Ideas Labs, and in the 16th Regional Moot Court Competition in Human Rights (march – may 2022). Leonardo successfully completed Student Program of the Academy for Political Development (#APR Student), which was conducted during the summer semester of the academic year 2020/2021.
12:00
Lunch break //Social media campaign -> Mission impossible challenge
14:00
Digitalisation and Sport
Keynote: Tiago Fernandes, European Esports Federation President
Tiago has extensive experience in the Esports industry and a background in communication, having worked as a technology and economics journalist and a communication consultant for over a decade. He founded one of the largest Portuguese Esports teams in the early 2000s and was instrumental in creating the first Portuguese Electronic Sports agency in 2016. Tiago is the Operations Director of the GIRLGAMER Esports Festival, which celebrates women’s competitiveness and inclusion in video games. He is also the President of the European Esports Federation, the Vice-President of the International Esports Federation, and a lecturer at the European University of Lisbon, where he teaches in the first Portuguese Esports Marketing and Management Post-Graduation program.
14:45
Coffee Break
15:00
Workshops:
Digitalisation and Mental Health
Katja is a public health enthusiast from Slovenia. In the past few years, she has been actively involved in the global health sphere as a medical student, volunteering in the Slovenian Medical Students’ International Committee (SloMSIC), and serving in the positions of Public Health Director and Liaison Officer to the World Health Organization in the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA). She is currently also a member of the Global Health Workforce Network (GHWN) Youth Hub Steering Committee and is passionate about health policy, project management, and meaningful youth participation.
In this workshop, we’ll explore the dual nature of social media in sports by delving deeper into these ethical concerns and exploring ways to address them while also harnessing the potential of social media for positive outcomes in sports.
Through interactive discussions and brainstorming sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to share your ideas on how social media can be leveraged for positive outcomes in sports while addressing potential ethical concerns.
Whether you have a general interest in social media and sports or are specifically interested in the role it plays in everyday sports life, this workshop is for you.
Polona Fonda has more than 15 years of experience in managing web-based media, with a focus on the field of sport and health. For the past few years, she has been the communication officer at The European Sports NGO (ENGSO and ENGSO Youth). Her previous experience includes managing communications for the International School Sport Federation and various European-based sport events and projects. Besides specialising in interactive and graphic communication, her recent focus became safeguarding children and youth online (in digital spaces) and sustainable development in and through sport.
Filip Filipic is an accomplished IT professional with over a decade of experience in customer-facing roles. Currently, he works as a Strategic Engagement Manager at Atlassian, where he collaborates with enterprise stakeholders to develop and foster strategic relationships. Filip’s extensive experience in technical project management has been recognized by multiple awards, as he was responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and delivery of complex technical solutions.
Aside from his professional career, Filip has been a dedicated and enthusiastic member of the ENGSO and ENGSO Youth for over 10 years. He has held various roles, including ENGSO Youth Vice-Chair, Committee Member, Young Delegate, and ENGSO EU Advisory Committee Member, among others. Filip’s passion for grassroots sports and his belief in their power to transform individuals and communities have been the driving force behind his voluntary work.
In his free time, Filip enjoys exploring new cultures, hiking, and harnessing the potential of technologies. He is a natural problem solver and is always looking for ways to give back to the community.
Gamification in Sport setting
Chris Jonasson is the acting general secretary of the Swedish Esports Federation and has long experience working with esports and youth organisations both nationally and internationally. Chris is passionate about diversity and equality and strives to empower youth through sharing of knowledge, boosting voices and providing structure and room for young people to share experiences and grow.
16:00
MODERATOR: Concluding the day 1
17:00
Exhibition fair from various Youth&Sport organisations
18:00
Dinner
20:00
Movie time: “Call us Interns” by European Youth Forum
Saturday, 3 June
08:00
Out&Active Sport session
Tiago Guilherme
Quality over quantity should be our motto in guiding us not only throughout our lives, but also within our sport and physical activity exercises, where we should always prioritise quality mobility over sedentarism. Join Tiago Guilherme, a forever aspiring olympic athlete passionate about sport and volunteering, while he guides you through an active mobility and stretching session.
Christian Hajj
Wushu Kung Fu is a Chinese Martial Arts, a system of fighting that includes a wide range of techniques, including strikes, kicks, throws, and grappling. It is not just a means of self-defense, but also a way of life that emphasizes respect, humility, and personal growth. The session will start with a brief introduction of the wushu kung fu philosophy and a few minutes of light stretching and warm-up exercises, followed by an introduction of the basics. A demonstration form/self defence technique will be introduced before ending the session with a few minutes of cool-down exercises.
Isaiah Kioiloglou
Isaiah is a Sport-for-Development Freelance Trainer. She’s striving for values-based social change through the power of sport, non-formal education & soft skills development. She is an IOC Young Leader 2023-2026, representing Greece.
This Pilates session focuses on stability, posture, proper breath control and flexibility. The goal of the session is to try to bring some of the wisdom of the session in our everyday lives. Experience an easy-to-follow session that your body will thank you for!
In addition, she will be guiding active breaks during the platform.
10:00
Sustainability in Sport
Award for Best ENGSO Youth Volunteer 2021-2023
Essay winners
You-De Chen opened up his journey to this platform in a youth engagement activity held by the German Table Tennis Association (DTTB) during the European Championships 2022. He is a leisure table tennis player, licensed youth leader of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), and qualified umpire of the Chinese Taipei Table Tennis Association (CTTTA) and Hessian Table Tennis Association (HTTV). Outside of sports hall, he combats food waste with the foodsharing community, manages a free shop against resource wasting, and contributes to a society with warmth by volunteering here and there. For him, sustainability is everyday life. He is currently a student with academic and working experience in environmental engineering / informatics / medicine / sciences. He tries hard to be the change he wants to see in the world.
Lili is designing cultural and learning experiences in Budapest (and over the world). With a background in intercultural communication she is currently studying city diplomacy, to be able to better advocate for resilient urban communities and female representation in the cities. She started her community facilitator work with using theatre in vulnerable groups (which she ended up having a TEDx talk on) and later on she has extended her toolbelt with intergenerational storytelling, mindfulness and sustainability in sports. Nearing 30 countries visited, she has a passion for traveling, lindy-hop dancing and unique icecream flavours.
Lukáš Kendra, an accomplished individual with a multifaceted background in sports, volunteering, and marketing. As the youngest team manager of the Slovak national men’s team, he made an indelible mark on the sport. Lukáš’s dedication to sports extends beyond basketball, as he has actively volunteered at more than 40 international sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup, FISU World University Games, and the Youth Olympic Games. In 2011, Lukáš was the youngest volunteer during the IIHF World Ice Hockey Championship hosted in Slovakia. Having grown up in a family of skiing instructors, Lukáš was introduced to the slopes as soon as he took his first steps. This deep-rooted passion for winter sports has shaped his outlook and approach to life. Alongside his sporting endeavours, Lukáš has always been a big fan of the marketing field. Leveraging his expertise, he spearheaded a successful campaign alongside NHL draft No. 1 pick Juraj Slafkovský
10:45
Coffee Break
11:00
Workshops:
ECONOMIC: Sustainable sport business model
Aladdin is a dedicated EU Projects Manager and Coordinator with a strong focus on youth engagement and empowerment. With over 9 years of experience in Business Management and Development, he has successfully coordinated and delivered numerous projects across the world with a focus on Erasmus+ and Youth Projects. Aladdin’s passion lies in creating meaningful opportunities for youth, fostering their personal and professional development. He has actively participated in various youth-focused initiatives, including project designing, managing, and facilitating. Aladdin’s commitment to youth work is evident in his ability to connect with young people, inspire their active participation, and facilitate engaging learning experiences.
Welcome to an activity based workshop, where we share ideas and good practices in inclusion and integration. The workshop focuses on encountering new members to sport clubs and how to make activities accessible. We discuss how to create a good team spirit and the benefits of sports on a personal level. The goal of the workshop is to promote diversity and inclusion among children and young people.
The workshop is based on the Finnish project called WELLcome– wellbeing and integration through sports.
Tarja Krum works as a Sustainability manager at the Swedish Sports Association in Finland. Equality and inclusion is one of the main topics she works with daily. She is also a member of the ENGSOs Equality within Sports committee. Tarja works in the Finnish project WELLcome – wellbeing and integration through sports.
Janina Sjöstrand works as a senior lecturer and as a project manager at Humak University of Applied Sciences in Finland. She teaches students in youth work, which focuses on improving the well-being of youths, prevents marginalization, promotes inclusivity and active citizenship. Janina works in the Finnish project WELLcome – wellbeing and integration through sports.
ENVIRONMENTAL: Swedish Sport Library: Second hand materials coming to life
Niklas has a background in sports. He worked as a ski instructor, PE teacher and is now managing one of the 127 Fritidsbanken in Sweden. Fritidsbanken is a library for sport equipment aiming at improving the inclusion of people in sports to try new adventures and activities. Everybody is able to borrow equipment for free for two weeks and all the equipment is received as a donation. In the Fritidsbanken the sports equipment also passes through recycling and upcycle process, ensuring more sustainable sports equipment usage.
12:00
Lunch break //Social media campaign -> Treasure Hunt challenge
14:00
Concluding session
15:00
Final Words:
Stefan Bergh is the President of the European Non-Governmental Sports Organisation, ENGSO. He has more than 25 years of experience in sport policy, leadership and in the work for the development of grassroots sport.
Since 2016 Mr Bergh is also the Secretary General of the Swedish Sports Confederation. He has a great passion for sports and is especially committed to issues related to international sports development.
Between 1995 and 2015 Stefan Bergh was involved in Executive Committee of the International University Sports Federation, FISU, where he fulfilled the positions of Vice-President and Assessor. His input and advices, most specifically in the fields of development and strategic review, contributed to establishing the federations basis and its relations with its national and continental members.
Between 2011 and 2016, Mr Bergh also served as the Secretary General in the Swedish Cancer Society, Sweden’s largest fund-raising organisation. Mr Bergh has a bachelor in pedagogy from Uppsala University.
Ms. Ugnė Chmeliauskaitė is a Deputy Head of the International Development Cooperation Division in the Development Cooperation Agency back in Vilnius, Lithuania. Working in the development area for the last 6 years, she has been dealing with the questions of impact, monitoring, and sustainability. Currently working with Civil Society organisations on women and youth empowerment programmes in Africa and ENI regions. Moreover, she is the first female Chair of ENGSO Youth organisation – European Youth and Sport NGO, which connects more than 30 countries around Europe. ENGSO Youth focuses on the topics of Health, Social Inclusion, Sustainability, Education and Employability, and Sport Diplomacy with a special focus on Youth and Youth policies in the sport sector. She has been playing field hockey for more than 20 years and just finished her career as one of the Lithuanian National team players in 2021. Even if not playing herself, she keeps supporting the Lithuanian field hockey federation, and one of her initiatives – Youth Leadership Academy, was awarded as one of the top 3 innovative ideas in Lithuanian Sports in 2021 by the Lithuanian Union of Sport Federations.
15:30
Coffee Break
18:00
Festivities (Picnic&Music&Fun)
EUROPEAN YOUTH AND SPORT PLATFORM 2023
Date: 1-4 June 2023
Location: Stockholm, Sweden